With all its crooks and crannies, Maine has a longer coastline than that of California. The 3,478 miles of beauty include both impressively rocky cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches. Everyone knows the more popular spots that exist all the way up southern Maine, but there are actually quite a few that offer some nice peace and quiet. In fact, if you know where to look the right beach will be serene even on a beautiful summer day. While they exist all the way up and down the coast. this one is certainly a favorite. And the water is beautiful!

Make your way to The Wells Reserve at Laudholm and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve to experience this small slice of Maine heaven.

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While we’ll tell you all about the actual beach in just a moment, our favorite thing about being there is the journey to get there.

Stephanie H / TripAdvisor Our favorite route is the Knight Trail which leads to the Barrier Beach Trail. Or, you can choose to take the Barrier Beach Trail the whole way. Both are about a half mile.

The walk begins with this incredible view over of Mount Agamenticus towering behind vast grasslands.

gl0baltr0tter / TripAdvisor Soon you’ll be making your way through an Aspen grove and an old apple orchard.

There are a few boardwalks here, making this a fairly accessible walk.

Melissa O / TripAdvisor Eventually you’ll arrive at a small dike leading to the Drakes Island gate. Then it’s straight on until you reach the beach!

Most of Maine’s beaches have a very specific look and Laudholm is no different. But depending on the light, things here are incredibly blue.

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In fact, sometimes it looks like a photo from the Caribbean.

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Given how simple the walk is, the half mile route doesn’t take very long.

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But you’ll want to be nice and slow once you’re at the beach.

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There’s plenty of exploring to be done, including the rocks and the tiny sea creatures that call this place home.

Josh T / TripAdvisor Remember not to displace anything living and stick to the principles of Leave no Trace.

Things here are so simple, but still have sweeping beauty.

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And depending on the time of year you visit, things might be extremely quiet!

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You can find Laudholm Beach at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, which was established in 1984. The trails here are open 7 a.m. to sunset year round. Pets, smoking and collecting are not allowed. You can learn more about them via their website, or check them out on Facebook. For more answers to your questions you can reach them on 207-646-1555. Address: 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, ME 04090.

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Our favorite route is the Knight Trail which leads to the Barrier Beach Trail. Or, you can choose to take the Barrier Beach Trail the whole way. Both are about a half mile.

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Soon you’ll be making your way through an Aspen grove and an old apple orchard.

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Eventually you’ll arrive at a small dike leading to the Drakes Island gate. Then it’s straight on until you reach the beach!

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Remember not to displace anything living and stick to the principles of Leave no Trace.

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Want more hidden beaches? Check out this list of some of our other favorites. Or, read up on one that requires a small hike to access. You’ll love the journey!

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